Today’s G20 needs to regain its mojo

By John SInclairNov. 28, 2018

As we approach this week’s summit in Buenos Aires, it’s time for a more ambitious, longer-sighted Group of 20.

G20 leaders and their spouses gather for a photo at the last summit in Germany last year. This year, they’re set to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Argentina. Photograph courtesy of the German federal government

The G20 is slowly expanding its interests beyond global financial and banking issues. But what could change? An obstacle is that many G7 countries, including Canada, hesitate to see the larger G20, with its substantial developing-country membership, becoming the forum for global geopolitical dialogue, one in which North and South will have equal footing.

Democracy, Terrorism and Killer RobotsWith security concerns top of mind in Western democracies and in Canada, this roundup offers a look at the priorities of high-ranking members of the Canadian and American militaries, top policymakers and influential personalities.Get the book

Related Policy Briefings

TradeShort and informative analyses on policy challenges that bring background and recommendations to policymakers, journalists and the general public.

The Liberals will be under attack from all sides in the next election campaign, but Liberals say they have a good story to tell and some say they need to sharpen up their communications strategy before it's too late.